Arc-air gouging (air-carbon arc gouging) - control approach 2: engineering control + respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
COSHH Essentials for welding, hot work and allied processes WL16
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
COSHH Essentials for welding, hot work and allied processes
Abstract
Covers good control practice when using arc-air gouging (air-carbon arc gouging). Discusses key points to be followed so that exposure is reduced to an adequate level.
History
Supersedes WL16 'Arc-air gouging (air-carbon arc gouging)' (HSE, 2006). Published November 2019.
Subjects
- Construction site equipment
- Special subject areas
- Health and safety
- Construction operations
- Chemicals/hazardous substances
- Protection equipment
- COSHH
- Welding
Publisher History
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
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NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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